Updated for 2019, the patented Moment DW is the marriage of elegance, simplicity, and performance. With 2 stakes and less than 1 minute, the Moment DW is up and ready for the elements. This is the best choice when comfort, quick set-up, and weather protection are your main priorities. See how the Moment DW’s versatility and ease of use can enhance your outdoor experience…we bet it will be your go-to tent for years to come.

Interior never gets wet during entry, exit, setup or takedown in storms

Free-standing and snow-load capable with optional 8 oz / 227 g pole

Very stable, taut pitch with PitchLoc foldable end supports that are integrated into fly

Separate bug-proof living compartment sets up independently

Generous, adjustable vestibules for excellent gear storage space on either side

Adjustable venting at ends, apex, and sides

Reflective spectra cord guylines with integrated line tighteners

Note: Interiors (mesh or solid) are interchangeable and clip in and out from underneath the fly. You may order either interior at a later date, or the “Both” option means that are ordering the fly and two interiors. The solid interior (which has 2/3 solid / 1/3 mesh doors and a solid roof) blocks horizontally blowing wind, sand, snow, and rain and can make the interior up to 10 degrees F warmer. The solid interior adds about 2 oz (60 g) to listed weight.

CAN THIS TARPTENT BE CONVERTED TO FREE-STANDING?
Yes, you can purchase an optional 8 oz / 227 g crossing pole which allows the Moment DW to be free standing and also gives support for strong winds and snow.

DOES THIS TARPTENT ACCOMMODATE TALL PEOPLE? (over 6 ft 3 in / 190.5 cm)
For sleeping, yes. It’s almost impossible to run into end walls when laying down. Sit-up room is best for people closer to 6 ft/ 183 cm.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE HYBRID CARBON AND ALUMINUM ARCH POLE?
The hybrid carbon poles have some carbon sections and some aluminum sections depending on the stress the section experiences. Our Easton 6.3 series hybrid carbon fiber arch poles are 1 oz / 26 g lighter than the comparable Easton aluminum 7075-T9 poles. The hybrid carbon poles are noticeably stiffer and thus have less flex under wind or snow load. Carbon poles will go from flexed to snapped whereas aluminum will go from flexed to bent. Carbon poles are more susceptible to damage due to abrasion and crushing (via rocks, feet, etc) and therefore require extra care. If you’re reasonably careful with gear, the hybrid carbon will be a stiffer pole overall but otherwise aluminum is less worrisome.

CAN I USE THIS FOR WINTER?
The structure will withstand light to moderate snow loading and high winds especially with the optional crossing pole. The optional solid interior is recommended for cold winds or blowing snow.

CAN I STUFF THE MOMENT DW TO MAKE IT SMALLER?
Yes, the 4 carbon fiber struts are easily removed from the fly and packed with the arch pole.

WILL THE MOMENT DW FIT A LONG/WIDE SLEEPING PAD?Yes, the Moment DW can fit a 76 in x 25 in / 193 cm x 64 cm sleeping pad. Scroll through the photos above to see it in action.

ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL PULLOUT POINTS FOR EXTRA STAKING?Yes, there are additional pullouts on the arch sleeve and perimeter hem.

USER REVIEWS

10 reviews for Moment DW

Rated 5 out of 5

Klaas van der Veen –August 29, 2019

I’ve owned this tent for 5 years, and spent over a hundred nights in it, in early spring conditions in Scotland, the Alps and Italy. Therefore, my review is about durability and build quality. It is excellent. No wear and tear at all, and I’m not especially careful…
By the way, when using two more guy lines on the hoop, it gets a lot stiffer and can stand quite high winds.

Rated 5 out of 5

JohnnyMac (verified owner)–August 13, 2019

I’ve owned the 2019 Moment DW for a few months now. The design offers almost twice as many features than most one person tents. Double walls, two doors, two vestibules and only two stakes needed to set up. The flawless construction quality is what I have grown to expect from Tarptent dating back to their early years. I upgraded the arch pole from aluminum to carbon fiber. I also had them seam-seal the shelter for an additional nominal fee.

My Moment weighs 34 oz. I know there are lighter and heavier single person shelters and I’ve owned my share of them. I mostly purchased the Moment for its unique features and design.

These days I mostly got solo canoe trips until the waterways start freezing and then switch over to winter gear. Then my preferred shelter of choice is a tarp with a bivy. So I was quite impressed that another cool feature on the Moment is the rain fly can be set up alone. Unlike a typical tarp though which needs trees or hiking poles and a bunch of stakes to set up. The Moment just needs the included pole and two stakes. I haven’t separated the outer rain fly from the inner mesh interior so am not sure of the weight savings if you just use the fly.

The set up couldn’t be easier. I found it helpful to first stake out one PitchLoc end, then insert the pole through the sleeve. It keeps it from moving all around as you slide the pole in. The same for when you take the shelter down, keep one end staked out as you remove the pole from the sleeve. I have no issue keeping the shelter fabric rigid with just 2 stakes. I always have a few extra stakes & cordage but never had the need to use more tie outs.

The weather on my most recent trip was hazy, hot, humid, buggy reminding me why I prefer the other seasons. The evening provided winds blowing off the lake and heavy rain. I had to keep the doors mostly closed but the unique zipper design allows you to vent near the protected top. Leaky seams? Nope. Condensation? None but your results may vary. The two huge pitchloc vents, two doors plus with duel zippers flat out provide air flow from every where.

When it’s not raining, I can open both doors and with other minor adjustments can see everything around me. Which is why I am out there in the first place.

The only feature that could use a redo are the small internal mesh pockets which are pretty much useless. Tarptent cordage is also a bit old school but it works. That’s about it. Would I purchase the Tarptent Moment all over again? Absolutely.

Rated 4 out of 5

Linda G –June 26, 2019

PS. Another great feature is I can roll up tent, sleeping bag and matt into one roll in the morning. I secure with a couple of straps, slide it into a bag made from tyvek and carpet tape, and I’m ready to go.

Rated 4 out of 5

Linda G –June 26, 2019

I have used this tent for 4 weeks of bike packing. The feature I love most is the rainfly that can be rolled up at night and if it starts raining, I can close the fly without leaving my sleeping bag. I especially appreciated this feature when a black bear came to visit. With the fly rolled up I could see who was outside my tent and send them on their way with a blast of bear spray through the mesh.
My concern is that it is difficult to set up a tight rainfly. It sags and bags and I know I will get wet if I ever face a rainy, windy night.

Rated 5 out of 5

Kate C (verified owner)–May 24, 2019

This tent is absolutely amazing! First off, though, kudos to the Tarptent team who helped me (and my husband) through the process of getting this to me. I work abroad, and part of my work involves hiking/trekking. So when I found this tent, and it ticked off my major needs in a tent (less than 1kg, easy to put up, minimal stakes)…I needed it! The tarptent folks (especially Seth), got us through the billing process and got the tent to me in record time! So, thanks so much for that!!

Now, the tent! I just used it for the first time last weekend and it worked like a dream. Our campsite was mostly gravel, so I ended up pitching under a covered deck area. No problem, since the Moment DW only needs two stakes, I just attached the two lines to some heavy chairs and boom! Tent up! The tent went up in about 5 minutes and came down in even less. The folks I was with were super impressed. It’s roomy enough for my tiny size (4’11”), and I could likely get my rucksack and boots inside as well if the weather required it. Seriously. This tent is everything you’d ever want in a tent: lightweight, no-nonsense, no-fuss.

Thanks, Tarptent! :D

Rated 5 out of 5

Rob Newton –January 23, 2019

Hi TarpTent,
Just wanted to say thanks a lot, I received my Moment DW on Christmas Eve ! My first TarpTent. Only just got my first night in it, full moon camp on the edge of a cliff in the Wicklow mountains, Ireland. Here are some pictures you might enjoy – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Tj_w1xwuWsBqyt1W_4wJ1zQVvQ0GfCMM
I love the self-standing option, so easy to find just the right position on wild heather bushes without having to re-peg, two vestibules and venting options are superb, Ireland is very damp but only minimal condensation in the morning.
Keep up the great work, much appreciated and looking forward to many more supremely comfortable adventures !
-Rob

Rated 5 out of 5

Jon Pendrous –November 15, 2018

I have used my solid Moment DW extensively on multi-day backpacking trips in England and it has always more than fulfilled requirements. For years I used a similar tent with far more space weighing 2kg (the original of this type of design, a Saunders Lotus, described in the brochure as “a new type of hybrid”), so it was a godsend to discover the Moment and save all that weight. Since I nearly always camp wild and am usually left struggling to find somewhere to pitch the tent, or am looking to take advantage of a prime scenic spot on poor ground, its compact design means that only a coffin-sized piece of flat ground is required. At the same time, there is more than enough space for all my kit while I cook safely using a paraffin stove with the fly zipped shut (which I would obviously only do in bad weather), assisted by an excellent design of sliding groundsheets and all the ventilation options. It has coped with 50mph winds no problem – however like any similar tent the sides will get blown in, and since it is so compact this makes it more noticeable – recommend using a bivvy bag over your down bag inside. Pitching is superlatively easy – four stout rocks or the same number of pegs to suit the terrain – for UK I take 6″ V-pegs to enable secure bedding in peat. Slight gripe that it might make more sense to have both entrances in the same direction, so they can both be downwind? – but otherwise an excellent product, highly recommended. Jon

Rated 5 out of 5

Hugh G –June 8, 2016

I’m very happy with the service and the product. Used for 3 weeks on a bike packing trip and had no problems. I particularly liked the quick setup and twin vestibules – great for keeping grotty baggage out of the interior but nice and dry.

Rated 5 out of 5

Ken L. –December 21, 2015

Henry and Company,

Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the Moment DW. I have very little backpacking experience but I needed a lightweight tent for a bike tour. I just completed a 5 day trip from coastal CT to Quebec. The tent fit perfectly on a rear rack, set up in the dark in minutes, kept the mosquitos at bay and kept me dry in 2 windy squalls- what more do you need. I also learned, with the help of your video how to waterproof seams. I applied this handy technique to all of my bike bags as well.

Thanks for a good product,

Ken

Rated 5 out of 5

Valerian –December 21, 2015

Dear Henry & Tarptent-Team,

I want to thank you for the awesome tent you developed. After 3 weeks of rain, wind, and sometime both in stormy conditions, my Moment DW is still in perfect shape.

I think I have finally found a companion for the next few years.

Sadly my trip to Iceland ends soon but I’m looking forward to the next trip with the Moment DW.